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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.93, 614.09 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.93, 614.09 and 248.44 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.93 : 614.09 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.93/614.09 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.93x = 614.09 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.93x = 152,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,563.61/444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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